Head coach Sean Payton is stamping his impact on the Denver Broncos beyond the X's and O's, making them one of the NFL's top-ranked rosters.

With the Broncos turning to Palczewski instead of Matt Peart, Frank Crum, or someone else, they make their pecking order clear. Palczewski is the backup right tackle, at least for now, despite the talk that they prefer him as a guard, which began during last year's training camp.

Following the Broncos' first official day of training camp, Head Coach Sean Payton discusses the acclimation of tight end Evan Engram, the leadership on the team and more.

But there’s no unapproved PTO in Denver. Courtland Sutton, Bonitto, Franklin-Myers and Zach Allen — the Broncos’ core four angling for extensions this offseason — were all present and active at camp Wednesday, even as Sutton took limited reps.

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 28: Denver Broncos Defensive Lineman Zach Allen (99) lines up for a play during the NFL, American Football Herren, USA football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2024, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. / Michael Allio / IMAGO / Icon Sportswire

"You hope that we’re further along because we played a lot of young players a year ago," Broncos coach Sean Payton said.

The Denver Broncos practiced for the first time in training camp, and Courtland Sutton was one of the players who drew attention.

Entering the 2025 NFL season with one of the older rosters in the NFL, the Broncos have set themselves up to extend their playoff window. Sutton, who returns as Nix’s top target, is one of the elder statesmen on the offense, and his veteran presence makes up for a wide receiver group that isn’t super deep.

Sean Payton addressed reporters on the first day of training camp and admitted that talking about the Super Bowl with his players “has to be a comfortable topic.” Finally, a Broncos